Located on the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, the vertical greenhouse program was developed around aquatic influences of the site, focusing specifically on flood conditions. The proportional relationship between the current’s severity and the water level informed concepts of design. As the water level increases the water intensity increases. Implying this conceptual idea, curves were developed using Generative Components as a way to express the fluidity of water. Many factors were considered in composing the final design, such as human comfort, practicality, sustainability and sun usage. The need for sunlight was incorporated within the curvature of the component and the building facade, to control the amount of sun exposure in the plants. The module was then reformed for programmatic needs, such as a learning center, circulation, market, and green house on the final form.

**The Vertical greenhouse was part of a parametric modeling Studio in Rome, Italy.

Design Partner: Kara Simard